Rock Island Craft Show this weekend

The 30th Annual Rock Island Lions Club Arts, Crafts and Antique Show will be held Oct. 1-2. The sand bar area of Rock Island State Park will be turned into an open-air marketplace for fall shoppers.

“We have several booths this year — decorated gourds, bird houses, ceramics, candles, jewelry, furniture and some antiques,” said Nell Grissom, Lions Club treasurer.

The outdoor show offers the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the fall at the state park. It’s a sure bet there will be fall items, such as pumpkins, mums and gourds for sell to start the fall decorating. Shoppers can purchase items such as jams, jellies, iron work, Christmas ornaments and wearable art items.

Come hungry because there will be a variety of delicious food items available. Organizers suggest trying the homemade barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked goods, popcorn, pecans, almonds and pistachios.

The Lions Club works on many useful projects in the community, with craft show funds going to their advancement. Their White Cane project assists low-income people with eye problems, getting medical treatment or glasses. Just recently the club has began offering assistance to low-income individuals with their hearing aid and diabetes concerns.

Rock Island Lions Club officers include : William Breeding, president; Steve Drake, vice president; Sue Jones, secretary and Nell Grissom, treasurer.

Booth space is still available at the show and can be reserved by calling Jeanie Madewell at 686-2828. A fee of $25 for the two-day show is requested.